Inflation in Mexico rose above the target range again at the beginning of March 2026, reaching an annual rate of 4.63% in the first half of the month, according to figures reported by INEGI and the Bank of Mexico. Recent trends show a volatile trajectory for headline inflation, which went from levels close to 3.49% […]
Juan Carlos Valencia, the American heir to ‘El Mencho’, is the new leader of the CJNG
Juan Carlos Valencia González, a U.S. citizen and stepson of Nemesio Oseguera, alias “El Mencho,” now appears to be in charge of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel, which could complicate U.S. efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in Mexican territory, The Wall Street Journal reported. In a lengthy report—the newspaper noted that El Mencho had just […]
Historic blow to fuel theft: Attorney General’s Office seizes more than 2 million liters in Reynosa
In a landmark operation in the fight against illicit fuel storage on the northern border, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) dismantled a major hydrocarbon storage facility in Tamaulipas. What began as an anonymous tip ended up revealing an industrial-scale logistics infrastructure in the heart of Reynosa, highlighting the scale of energy resource trafficking in the […]
He likes chilaquiles: Who is Yohan Zetuna, the Iraqi soccer player who plays in Mexico?
Yohan Zetuna’s name doesn’t stand out like those of other figures in Mexican soccer; however, his story is remarkable since he arrived in the national league in 2019, and now we could see him among the spectators at the 2026 World Cup playoff, when Bolivia faces Iraq in Monterrey for a ticket to the tournament. […]
A new superfamily of deep-sea species has been discovered between Mexico and Hawaii
Amphipods resemble the sea fleas found on beaches, under seaweed. Except that those discovered by British researcher Tammy Horton and her Polish colleague Anna Jażdżewska have evolved for millions of years in total darkness, at a depth of 4,000 meters. Collectively, these 24 new species even form a superfamily whose existence was previously unknown: it’s […]
Masks removed in Mexico vs Portugal match
The ban on wrestling masks in Mexican stadiums ahead of the 2026 World Cup has generated surprise and anger among fans. The measure, implemented by FIFA, was evident yesterday during the Mexican National Team’s match against Portugal at Azteca Stadium, where security agents confiscated the masks of several fans who tried to enter wearing them. […]
Missing persons posters removed from the Mexico City Light Rail near the Mexico City Stadium
Mexico City government personnel removed missing persons posters that had been posted at the Light Rail station near Mexico City Stadium, on a day marked by numerous social protests throughout the capital. This occurred just as thousands of fans were gathering to watch the friendly match between the Mexican and Portuguese national teams, an event […]
“Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t come to Mexico because he knows that people are killed and disappear here every day.”
The hours leading up to the friendly match between the Mexican and Portuguese national teams were chaotic. The death of the Mexican fan at the stadium was compounded by other issues such as traffic jams, police operations, and demonstrations around the Azteca (Banorte) stadium. Several banners from the group “Mexicans Crying for Peace” appeared in […]
2026 Hurricane Season: This is the number of cyclones that will make landfall in Mexico
The 2026 hurricane season in Mexico is shaping up to be one of the most closely monitored due to the influence of the El Niño phenomenon. How many hurricanes are predicted for the 2026 season? According to preliminary forecasts from the National Meteorological Service (SMN) and specialists, up to 39 tropical systems are expected to […]
Criminal Violence in Mexico
On February 22, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), the leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), with the help of U.S. intelligence. The operation represents one of the most significant disruptions to drug trafficking since the trade gained a foothold in Mexico in the 1980s. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration […]